The pupa is quite helpless and the only movement it can do is wiggle. This stage of life will last one to three weeks as the pupa transforms its organs and body into an adult.

The eggs hatch 4 to 19 days after the female oviposits. [7] During the larval stage, the mealworms feed on vegetation and dead insects, and molt between each larval stage, or instar (9 to 20 instars). After …

Aug 26, 2025 · After the larval stage, the mealworm transitions into the pupal stage. The pupa appears cream-colored and somewhat resembles a beetle, with developing legs and antennae tucked against …

Sep 3, 2023 · In the pupa stage, mealworms cease feeding and undergo transformation to become adult beetles. This stage is crucial for their metamorphosis. Like caterpillars and butterflies, mealworms go …

Aug 20, 2025 · After about 4-6 weeks, the larvae will begin to pupate, burrowing into the substrate or bedding material. The pupal stage will last another 2-3 weeks, at which time the adult beetle …

Nov 23, 2025 · Once the mealworm has reached its maximum size, it undergoes a final molt that reveals the pupa, the non-feeding, transformative stage of the life cycle. The pupa is a creamy white color …

Discover the complete life cycle of mealworms in this detailed and educational video! 🐛 From tiny eggs to active larvae, then the still pupa stage, and finally transforming into adult...